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China has built the world’s first machine capable of laying submarine cables in the Challenger Deep, the deepest known place on Earth. Photo: Dalian Maritime University

China’s record-breaking cable machine, GDP forecast cut: SCMP daily catch-up

From a cable winch that can go to Earth’s deepest spot to new stealth aircraft material, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

China hits jackpot with gold reserves, Japan’s first kiss rate: 5 weekend reads

This Week in Asia

Recap | Donald Trump tariff tantrums, Japan’s first-kiss crisis: 5 latest reads on Asia

Electric & new energy vehicles

Recap | EV giants at crossroads, BYD set to overtake Volkswagen: 6 China EV reads

A do-or-die moment facing the likes of Nio, Xpeng, Geely’s Zeekr and Leapmotor, and more: some of our latest reads on the Chinese EV industry.

Unprofitable Chinese electric-vehicle makers, ravaged by a discount war at home and higher tariffs abroad, are stepping up cost-cutting measures and new-model launches as they strive to survive in the cutthroat market. Photo: Reuters
US-China tech war

Recap | China rushes to stockpile US microchips, world-beating supercomputer: 5 tech war stories

Explore five latest stories on the continuing US-China tech showdown, from a scramble to stockpile chips ahead of Trump sanctions to semiconductor firms in Washington’s crosshairs.

Artificial intelligence

Recap | AI fiasco over fake Japan attractions, ChatGPT drives new K-dramas: 6 latest AI stories

From Fukuoka’s tourism mishap to Apple’s Siri upgrade, discover how artificial intelligence is impacting our lives in this AI round-up.

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China’s Trump challenge, space target struggle for Beijing: SCMP daily catch-up

From China’s arrival at new crossroads with US to trial bid to up fertility rates, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

President Xi Jinping arrives for a meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Lima, Peru, on November 16. Photo: AFP
Baidu

Recap | China’s tech giants defy economic woes: 6 latest earnings reports

How have some of China’s biggest tech companies fared in their third-quarter earnings revelations? Find out in some of our latest stories.

China technology

Recap | ‘Promising’ steps to HIV vaccine, Trump tariffs threaten profits: 5 biotech stories

Discover breakthroughs in the biotech world, from a potential HIV cure to China’s booming drug market and innovative coronavirus treatments, in some of our latest stories.

Food and Drinks

Recap | Tara Margarita’s culinary love story, tips for foodie heaven: 5 food & drink stories

From Hong Kong culinary gems to Unesco ambitions for sake and China’s ancient wedding cake customs, explore some of our latest stories from the world of food and drink.

Tara Margarita, head chef at Bourke’s in Hong Kong, reflects on why she cooks with “human love” and how she nurtures a better kitchen culture. Photo: Bourke’s/Gideon de Kock
Donald Trump

Recap | China can counter Trump tariffs, Asian economies in US crosshairs and more opinions

Explore China’s answer to US tariffs, Trump’s Middle East peace challenge and other new pieces by our opinion writers.

With the US poised to escalate the trade war, China must focus on boosting self-sufficiency and diversifying its options beyond the West. Illustration: Craig Stephens

‘Jay Chou of fitness world’, Jimmy Lai takes witness stand: 7 highlights

From EU warning China against making drones for Russia to Malaysia’s fitness influencer, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Nuclear questions, China slams US for Gaza ceasefire block: SCMP daily catch-up

From a debate over China’s domestic spending to a hunt for a wild Siberian tiger, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

Science

Recap | China’s Death Star-like weapon system, SpaceSail rivals Starlink: 6 science stories

Explore China’s cutting-edge innovations and latest scientific advancements in some of our latest science coverage.

Chinese scientists are bringing a converged energy beam weapon from fiction to life. Image: Lucasfilm/Disney
Donald Trump

Recap | Trump’s cabinet picks: Musk, RFK Jr, Gaetz, Dr Oz, Hegseth and more

Discover some of Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet picks for his second term, featuring figures such as Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jnr and TV’s Dr Oz.

Donald Trump has expressed regret over many senior officials who served during his last term as US president. Photo: AP

China KOL Li Ziqi’s comeback, Rosamund Pike speaks Mandarin: 5 trending stories

From influencer Li Ziqi’s surprise return to Hollywood star Rosamund Pike embracing Mandarin, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

Climate change

Recap | Lula pushes action at G20, Asia’s rice revolution: 6 climate stories

From super typhoons to dengue outbreaks, climate change is having an impact across the globe. Here are six of our latest stories.

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Artificial intelligence

Recap | Shanghai court says crypto ownership legal, Hong Kong food-delivery drones: 5 tech stories

Explore China’s tech landscape, from crypto ownership to AI-driven stock investments, in our latest stories from the world of technological innovation.

Amid a record-setting bitcoin price surge, a Shanghai court has released an opinion stating that the personal ownership of cryptocurrencies is not against Chinese law. Photo: Reuters

China’s ‘challenge’ to US, Elon Musk’s security ‘threat’: SCMP daily catch-up

From Elon Musk’s security ‘threat’ to PLA’s strategy to throw US off, here’s a round-up from today’s China and Economy coverage.

China's military weapons

Recap | J-35 Gyrfalcon fighter, J-20 Mighty Dragon jet: 6 China military stories

Explore Beijing’s advanced weapons technology, including the J-35 Gyrfalcon and J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighters, in some of our latest China military stories.

Trending in China

Recap | Tourist’s US$8,300 night in hotel, aquarium’s robot shark: 6 social stories from China

From a confused tourist’s costly mistake to a robot whale shark sparking controversy, these stories explore the latest social news making headlines in China.

China’s aquariums utilise robotic whales to reduce the costs associated with keeping live animals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Crime in China

Recap | Car hits children outside school, toxic smog visible from space: 6 news videos

From a harrowing car incident in China to a toxic smog cloud visible from space, explore six stories from the video team at the South China Morning Post.

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Video footage circulating online showed the aftermath of the incident outside a school in Hunan. Photo: AFP
Science

Chinese herbal medicine questioned, making sweeter tomatoes: 7 science highlights

From a TCM treatment for brain bleeds to controlling drones with a touchpad, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Hong Kong

Recap | Hong Kong escalator chaos, Tokyo’s sex trade secret: 5 most-read stories

Here are five of our most popular stories from the past few days. Find out what people have been reading the most on SCMP.com.

Michelle Yeoh

Recap | Michelle Yeoh opens up, Thai monkeys run riot: 5 latest Asia news stories

From star’s candid reflections on infertility to North Korea’s potential troop deployment in Ukraine, read more of our latest news from Asia.

Michelle Yeoh, offering candid reflections on infertility and acceptance, said she has no regrets. Photo: AP
Environment

Recap | Smog shuts New Delhi schools, Shanghai tops pollution list: 6 environment stories

From India’s toxic smog crisis to McDonald’s tackling cow methane, explore the global fight against pollution in our latest stories on the environment.

People drive amid heavy smog near New Delhi, India, this month. Pollution levels in the Indian capital have soared way above WHO recommended limits. Photo: EPA
China property

Recap | Signs of China’s housing market stabilising, new tax breaks: 5 China property stories

Slowing decline of new home prices, policy support drives sales rise and tax breaks in key cities aim to boost the market. See our latest coverage of Chinese property.

Tokyo’s sex trade, rise of Singapore’s political opposition: 7 Asia highlights

From Tokyo’s sex tourism to Starbucks Malaysia’s declining sales, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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9 September, 2024
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